Publication: August 27, 2013
Publisher: Entangled Teen
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After a raging fire consumes her town and kills
her parents, Maggie Davis is on her own to protect her younger sister and
survive best she can in the Colorado town of Burning Mesa. In Maggie’s world,
the bones of long-extinct magical creatures such as dragons and sirens are
mined and traded for their residual magical elements, and harnessing these
relics’ powers allows the user to wield fire, turn invisible, or heal even
the worst of injuries.
Working in a local saloon, Maggie befriends the
spirited showgirl Adelaide and falls for the roguish cowboy Landon. But when
she proves to have a particular skill at harnessing the relics’ powers,
Maggie is whisked away to the glamorous hacienda of Álvar Castilla, the
wealthy young relic baron who runs Burning Mesa. Though his intentions aren’t
always clear, Álvar trains Maggie in the world of relic magic. But when the
mysterious fires reappear in their neighboring towns, Maggie must discover
who is channeling relic magic for evil before it’s too late.
Relic is a thrilling adventure set in a wholly
unique world, and a spell-binding story of love, trust, and the power of
good.
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Relic is an interesting mix of western and fantasy elements that for
me came together nicely.
I loved how determined
Maggie was to take care of her and her sister after going through such a
traumatic incident. She ends up landing a
job working in a nearby town called Burning Mesa.
Maggie soon discovers
her own special powers and how they relate to the coveted relics, aka: the
bones of magical creatures. Because of her talent she draws the attention of
the wealthy and suave resident, Álvar Castilla. Who isn’t nearly as good and
charming as Maggie first thought him to be.
This was the first time
I had read a book that combined western and fantasy elements. I thought the
world building was well done. It was easy to imagine Maggie’s world as I read
along. There was plenty of action and unexpected events that kept my attention
throughout the entire story. As far as I understand,
this is book one, so I am hoping it won’t be a long wait for the second book
and my questions from book one will be answered.
If you are looking for
something new to try or just enjoy reading fantasy\western books, then I would recommend
giving Relic a try.
RATING: 4½ out
of 5.
** I
received this book on behalf of the publisher in exchange for only my honest
opinion. Thank you. **
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